June 27, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Division of Meals and Agriculture (CDFA) has formally licensed the outcomes of the Winegrape Grower Continuation Referendum for the Pierce’s Illness Management Program, with 76.56% of votes forged in favor, surpassing the minimal threshold required to proceed this very important program.
The Program, funded by means of a grower-paid evaluation, helps crucial analysis, monitoring, and speedy response efforts to fight Pierce’s Illness, its main vector the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and different critical pest and illness threats.
“The robust vote in favor displays the shared dedication of growers—massive and small—to guard our vineyards and communities. This is among the only, grower-driven pest and illness management packages within the nation, and we sincerely thank each grower who forged a vote,” stated Natalie Collins, President of the California Affiliation of Winegrape Growers.
“Our wine neighborhood is aware of what’s at stake and acknowledges that continued funding in this system is crucial,” stated Robert P. Koch, President and CEO of Wine Institute. “Defending winery well being is important to the long-term success of California wine and the native economies it helps.”
“Growers stepped as much as shield the way forward for California wine,” stated Pete Downs, President of Household Winemakers of California. “We’re proud to face with them in assist of continued funding in analysis, speedy response, and winery safety.”
A referendum is held each 5 years, with the subsequent scheduled for 2030. The handed referendum renews this system by means of March 1, 2031, sustaining regular funding and oversight not solely to fight the continuing menace of Pierce’s Illness but in addition to handle different crucial pest and illness challenges. Its continuation displays a robust, unified dedication to defending California’s vineyards and sustaining the long-term well being of the winegrape trade.
About California Affiliation of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)
CAWG represents the state’s winegrape growers, advocating on behalf of their pursuits in legislative, regulatory, and public coverage arenas. Based in 1974, CAWG promotes the sustainability, viability, and visibility of California’s winegrape trade, which types the inspiration of the state’s world-renowned wine sector. CAWG is devoted to making sure a robust future for growers by means of management, training, and collaboration.
About Wine Institute
Established in 1934, Wine Institute is the general public coverage advocacy group of greater than 1,000 California wineries and affiliated companies that initiates and advocates state, federal and worldwide public coverage to reinforce the surroundings for the accountable manufacturing, consumption and delight of wine.
About Household Winemakers of California
Household Winemakers of California is a steadfast advocate for the rights, pursuits, and progress of California wineries, particularly small and family-owned producers. In an ever-evolving trade, wineries face a myriad of challenges — a lot of them intricate and far-reaching. Household Winemakers of California is on the forefront, addressing these points by means of strategic advocacy and impactful motion.
